Leyte police chief observes resurgence of illegal drug activity among ‘Tokhang’ surrenderees
MACARTHUR, Leyte- Police authorities of this town said that former drug users appear to have returned to the illegal drug trade.
Recently, a surrenderee under the ‘Oplan: Tokhang’ was arrested by the local police for...
Protest rallies to continue until LMWD management abandon privatization plan, group says
TACLOBAN CITY- They will continue their protest actions until the current management of the Leyte Metropolitan Water District (LMWD) will heed on their plea.
Thus said Noel Tabao, president of the Tacloban Union of Barangay...
Caraycaray Bridge is now open to light vehicles
NAVAL, Biliran-The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) - Biliran District Engineering Office (BDEO) informs the general public that effective January 11, 2018 at 8 am, Caraycaray Bridge will be open to traffic.
However,...
Nepal executives visit Tacloban to gather info on its ‘Yolanda’ rehabilitation
TACLOBAN CITY-About 12 high-ranking officials of the Nepal National Reconstruction Authority (NNRA) paid a courtesy call on Tacloban City Mayor Cristina Romualdez represented by department heads and executive assistants, namely, Bernardita Valenzuela, city information...
P37-M fund sought to rehab Eastern Samar abaca industry
TACLOBAN CITY – The Philippine Fiber Industry Development Authority (PhilFIDA) is seeking a P37.84 million budget to carry out a massive rehabilitation program of abaca farms in Eastern Samar province until 2021.
Of the total...
Jail escapee enjoys 2 days of liberty in Northern Samar
CAMP RUPERTO KANGLEON, PALO, Leyte- Two days after his daring escape at the Northern Samar Provincial Jail, a prisoner was sent back to jail.
Arvino Ballesta, 24 and charged with robbery and theft, managed to...